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Nikon Speedlight SB-400 Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon

$276.32

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The SC-29 Off-Camera AF TTL Cord which mounts to the hot shoe on Nikon digital and film SLR's enables an attached Speedlight to accurately autofocus in low light no matter where it's placed for beautiful shadowless lighting. This 1.5m (4.9ft) coiled cord incorporates a new AF Illuminator on the remote flash mounting shoe which overrides the Speedlight's AF Illuminator to eliminate any possibility of autofocus discrepancy when using a Speedlight off-camera. In addition the SC-29 can be used with the SB-800 Quick Recycling Battery Pack as an off-camera master controller in a wireless multi-flash setup. Other Nikon Speedlights can also be used remotely with the SC-29. They will retain the automation and TTL functions as if the flash was mounted directly onto the camera's flash shoe but the SC-29's AF illuminator will not operate. Nikon's professional-quality TTL multiple-flash system is designed so that even a novice can use it with confidence right away. You'll be able to create stunning effects and always get perfectly exposed pictures. Plus there's no need for complicated manual exposure-value calculations or accessory flash meters.

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The SB400 is a very convenient flash to use . It is 100x better than pop up flashes . I use the SB800 for my work, as it's a workhorse than we use in studio as well. I have 6 of those, BUT I always wanted to have a small flash to carry around as a replacement to pop up units . The SB400 is the answer . It is convenient, small, rugged , and does well on batteries both alkaline or rechargeable . This is the 2nd SB400 I have. I was sad to see it discontinued , because I gave my previous unit to my kid to use on her D3200 dslr.
As a fill in for use in daytime ... it's perfect for shadow and backlit subjects . It's not for large groups or shots from 15-20 feet, but as a fill in its perfect. The color ans exposure feels ans looks natural and doesn't look washed out .
I wish it worked with my other strobes in the Nikon CLS system , but not a deal breaker , as that's not its intent.
It is low profile and rugged: it feels solid and can be left on the dslr without any hassle .
I would definitely get more if I could ...especially for a D850 or D5 that doesn't include a built in pop up .Read full review

The Pros: This flash is small and easy to pack and take everywhere. It's far more powerful than the camera built-in flash and it recycles fast. I was able to use burst mode with it; something that is impossible with the built-in. It also uses AA batteries and they seem to last for a few hundred pictures. It can be used to bounce the flash off the ceiling, but not the side walls.
The Cons: If you use the Auto White-Balance on your camera, this flash will produce a yellowish tint when used directly, as compared to the camera built-in flash which will usually produce a neutral while light. This flash will also produce a reddish tint when bounced off a perfectly bright white ceiling. So, make sure to change the white-balance on your camera to the flash setting to get good results with this flash.Read full review

Simple to use, effective, well made and designed for general purpose snaps.

Ken Rockwell is right, this IS the best general purpose Nikon flash.
Two AA batteries power this up quickly and provide tons of flashes unlike the newer SB-300.
Small size, compact and light, but well made.
Simple to use and read controls: lock switch, on off switch and ready light.
Works with iTTL mode, let's your nikon DSLR call the shots in all PASM and auto modes, no need to manually set up every aspect as you do with most third party flashes.
Flips up for bouncing light off the ceiling, no more washed out flashed snaps.
ONLY negative is that it doesn't left or right to bounce off a wall.
I also have a SB-600, but since I'm not a true professional making money from portrait shots in a studio, this simple little gem works well for almost all of my needs. Unlike it's big brother, I'll throw this in a bag without a second's hesitation.Read full review

This is a very practical alternative to the larger Nikon Speedlight Flash units, though not ideal for all situations. But, for what it offers it is a great compact hot-shoe flash. For performance this SB-400 is hard to beat. It offers a very fast recharge cycle time so you don’t miss as many shots as you would with your built-in flash. The added height sitting on top of your camera body avoids the dreaded shadow that appears with the built-in flash when a longer lens is mounted and in use. It does offer a vertical (up and down) swivel so that the flash can bounce off the ceiling when needed, but not a horizontal (left to right). This is the reason it may not be suitable for all uses. However, when shooting in portrait mode, if there is something (like a wall) to bounce the flash you will still get great results. It might just take a little practice getting used to doing this. Shots with the flash pointing straight-on should only be done from a good distance as it does put out a strong flash for its size. (Nikon claims 66 feet, though I have not tested this to the extreme.) The lock mechanism is a lever that moves left and right, making the attaching and detaching that much easier and quicker. The SB-400 runs on two (2) AA batteries and gets particularly long-life from Energizer Advanced Lithium. Unfortunately I have never calculated the hours but suffice it to say that I have been impressed with how long I go between changing them. Included with a new unit is a soft zippered pouch to protect it when you travel or store it. If you need a light-weight, small profile, high-power unit, this is the one. As a note, I have used this with both my D90 and D5100. Definitely recommended.Read full review